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Jonah needs a college sponsor!
Hello friends! Mwayi Jonah is a very hard working boy! His mum has put him through school by herself. His mom is not very healthy and has had medical issues! Jonah has succeeded in high school and has been accepted at Ernest Cook Ultrasound Research and Education Institute (ECUREI) for a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering! […]
Continue readingShannon Fitzpatrick’s Blog
How I Came to Find Myself Spending a Summer in Africa by Shannon Fitzpatrick For the past couple of years, I’ve had the desire to choose one thing I feel passionate about, and focus solely on this one thing. Growing up, I was constantly involved in many things at once- juggling my time between various […]
Continue readingEthiopia Responds Well To Homelessness
The New Prime Minister of Ethiopia has ordered the cleanup of dirt and the homeless from the streets. He decided the best way to do this was through action based on loving kindness. Yes, he believes it is proper to view the problem of homelessness through a filter shaped by love and understanding. Homelessness […]
Continue readingSAVE THE DATE: The Giving Circle Compassion Awards NOVEMBER 29, 2018
TGC Compassion Awards Gala will be on November 29, 2018 at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, NY! More information forthcoming. Add to your calendars!
Continue readingThis Week’s Thursday Night Outreach Dinner
Guest bartenders CJ and Haley serving up ice tea and lemonade at Thursday night’s street outreach dinner. Their mom Jennifer was tonight’s chef and their driver. CBA boys and Addy were tonight’s servers. Couldn’t ask for a better crew of kids coming out to help. Thanks to the moms too!!!
Continue readingRon and Umar
On a low day, these two pictures made me smile and eased some worry. In the first are Ron and our son Umar. Umar’s mom died shortly after birth. His “dad” split, leaving Umar with the sweetest old woman/ Jaja( grandmum). She loved him so much. She would carry him on her back until he came […]
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